Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been officially renamed as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the change taking effect on 9 July 2026. The renaming, mandated by Florida state legislation and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marks the first time a United States airport has been named after a sitting president.
The move reflects political decisions at the state level following legislative approval earlier this year. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had signed the legislation on March 30 to rename the airport after the president. The final approval of the airport’s name change came from the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9.
Along with the new name, the airport’s FAA location identifier has been updated from PBI to DJT, while the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) code has changed from KPBI to KDJT. These alterations are now reflected in FAA publications and aeronautical systems, ensuring smoother operations for pilots and aviation partners. The three-letter IATA code, widely used by airlines for passenger bookings, baggage handling, and flight schedules, will continue as PBI until 18 August 2026, after which it will also transition to DJT. The new IATA code will be reflected in airline reservation systems, ticketing, baggage tags and related industry platforms once the change takes effect.
Airport authorities have begun updating signage along major highways, including Interstate 95, and are implementing comprehensive rebranding efforts across the facility. This includes changes to airport infrastructure, systems, and public communications to align with the new identity. However, all transition activities, including updates to signage, branding and public‑facing materials, will occur in phases. Airport operations and services will continue without interruption during the renaming transition.
As per the airport’s website, the new airport name is subject to trademark protection. It states, “The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, as the owner and operator of the airport, entered into an agreement with the owners of the rights to the new airport name to safeguard the County’s interests by clearly outlining the parties’ roles, responsibilities and how the airport name may be used; ensure compliance with the state law mandating the name change; and protect the County from legal claims for unauthorized use, including claims for trademark infringement and violations of the rights of publicity.”
